unfortunately sean penn couldn't be here tonight. we tried to convince them they are not shy of being clansman but he didn't believe us. as we have a thought. it is a list of alleged that the hollywood left is ground zero for the funding of liberal causes and candidates. it should tell us something that there is no ground zero special-interest for our side. it's just individuals devoted to preserving freedom and the american dream. they are our ground zero. there is one couple that has been generous to many causes and many leaders. all of us who've been beneficiaries share a deep sense of gratitude for their patriotism and philanthropy. but is so often is the case it is because of their generosity and patriotism and devotion to tradition that this couple has been repeatedly pilloried by the press. when foster and allin agreed to sponsor tonight's dinner they had no idea it was our intention to honor them. we do so now with great joy. please rise and thank you the conservative movement, foster and lynn freise. ♪ >> it truly is disap